QUESTION THREE
(a)
(i) With the aid of a well labeled diagram, explain four components of a heat pump.
(8
marks)
(ii) Explain the two operation modes of a GSHP.
\( (4 \)
marks)
(b) A GSHP with COP \( =4 \) is to provide 80 kW of thermal energy to maintain a room at \( 25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} \). If the outdoor air temperature is \( 42^{\circ} \mathrm{C} \), determine:
(i) the fabric heat gain/ loss
\( (4 \)
2
■
marks)
(ii) extracted/deposited heat to/from the outside.
(4
marks)
(c) Show that \( \mathrm{COPhp}_{\mathrm{hp}}=\mathrm{COPr}_{\mathrm{r}}+1 \)
(5
marks)
(d) Determine the input power requirement if the GSHP in 1(b) above is operating in the cooling mode.
(4
marks)